Married Melvina (Vina) Graham December 4, 1899 in Houston County, Texas

Mr. A. P. (Pone) Luce, a pioneer citizen of this section, died at his home four miles southeast of Grapeland, Thursday, February 4, 1926, after a week's illness caused by a stroke.He was a member of Houston county's most highly respected families and a thrifty farmer.Funeral services were conducted Friday and interment made in the McCarter cemetery.Deceased leaves a wife and five children: Garrett and Gail Luce, and Mrs. Irene Gallant and Misses Vera and Oveda Luce. Five brothers who survive are: Bart, Tom, Ollie, Frank, and John Luce. Three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Allen, Mrs. Ada Platt, and Mrs. Jewel Allen.The Messenger joins friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife, children, brothers and sisters.

Always a silent hurt, many a silent tear, but always a beautiful memory of one we loved so dear.God gave us strength to bear it, and courage to take the blow, but what it meant to lose you...no one will ever know.-
Added: Sep. 10, 2016